Lowell Craig Smiley

Born July 20, 1936 in Walla Walla, Washington.

It is with great sadness that the family of Lowell Craig Smiley, known to friends as “Craig” announces his passing, on Friday, September 22, 2017, at the age of 81.

Craig was born in Walla Walla, Washington, lived in Prescott, WA where he grew up on a wheat farm. He retired, as Lieutenant, from the Walla Walla Fire Department where many memories were made with his fire fighting “brothers” and their families. In his younger years, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and the outdoors. He spent the last twenty years in Lake Havasu City, Arizona where he and his wife played golf and enjoyed life to the fullest with their many golfing friends.

Craig will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 58 years, Nyla and his daughter, Susan (John) Nakonieczny. Craig will also be fondly remembered by his grandchildren, Kiran, Craig, and Travis (Megan), and his wife’s brother, Richard and Karlene Oelke and nephew, Karl and extended family and friends.
Craig is Preceded death by his son Craig, his sister Louise, parents; Chester and Fern, niece Nyla, and his wife’s parents, Arthur and Alma Oelke.

Memorial Service will be held on Friday, October 6, 2017 at 11:00AM. at the Herring Groseclose Funeral Home, 315 W Alder St. Walla Walla, WA. with Reverend Robert McCoy, officiating.

“For this world is not our permanent home, we are looking forward to a home yet to come.” Hebrews 13:14

Memorial Contributions may be made to Mount Olive Lutheran Church through the Herring Groseclose Funeral Home.